Seattle Pride Parade 2013

Hundreds of thousands came to downtown Seattle for the 2013 Pride Parade. Pride was celebrated on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court decision on DOMA and California's Proposition 8 and last year's legalization of same-sex marriage by voters in Washington State.

By By JOSHUA TRUJILLO

on June 30, 2013 10:18 PM

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Sara Koelsch, left, and Jenny Glatt march with PopCap Games during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. Hundreds of thousands of people came to downtown Seattle to celebrate Pride, on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court decision on DOMA and California's Proposition 8 and last year's legalization of same-sex marriage by voters in Washington State. less

Sara Koelsch, left, and Jenny Glatt march with PopCap Games during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. Hundreds of thousands of people came to downtown Seattle to celebrate Pride, on ... more

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Parade participants march along Fourth Avenue during the annual Pride Parade.

Parade participants march along Fourth Avenue during the annual Pride Parade.

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People climb onto the International Fountain at the Seattle Center during the annual Pride Parade.

People climb onto the International Fountain at the Seattle Center during the annual Pride Parade.

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A member of the Dykes on Bikes group rolls down 4th Avenue during the annual Pride Parade.

A member of the Dykes on Bikes group rolls down 4th Avenue during the annual Pride Parade.

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Adalyn Kelley-Druxman, 3, does her best to pop bubbles during the annual Pride Parade.

Adalyn Kelley-Druxman, 3, does her best to pop bubbles during the annual Pride Parade.

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Adalyn Kelley-Druxman, 3, does her best to pop bubbles during the... Photo-4861544.65538 - seattlepi.com

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A parade participant does a cartwheel during the annual Pride Parade.

A parade participant does a cartwheel during the annual Pride Parade.

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Jim Webber, left, and his partner Mark Stanley are married in a "flash wedding" during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. During the parade they were married in front of the Westlake Park announcer's stage. less

Jim Webber, left, and his partner Mark Stanley are married in a "flash wedding" during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. During the parade they were married in front of the Westlake ... more

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A parade participant rides on a float during the annual Pride Parade.

A parade participant rides on a float during the annual Pride Parade.

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Timothy Ray Brown, also known as the "Berlin patient," waves from a car during the annual Pride Parade. Brown is the first person cured of HIV.

Timothy Ray Brown, also known as the "Berlin patient," waves from a car during the annual Pride Parade. Brown is the first person cured of HIV.

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Parade participants ride on a school bus during the annual Pride Parade.

Parade participants ride on a school bus during the annual Pride Parade.

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Knox Own leads The Evergreen School participants during the annual Pride Parade.

Knox Own leads The Evergreen School participants during the annual Pride Parade.

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Jane Lighty and Pete-e Peterson ride as the grand marshalls during the annual Pride Parade.

Jane Lighty and Pete-e Peterson ride as the grand marshalls during the annual Pride Parade.

A vehicle from the video game Halo rolls down Fourth Avenue during the annual Pride Parade.

A vehicle from the video game Halo rolls down Fourth Avenue during the annual Pride Parade.

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Jim Webber, left, and his partner Mark Stanley react after they were married in a "flash wedding" during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. During the parade they were married in front of the Westlake Park announcer's stage. less

Jim Webber, left, and his partner Mark Stanley react after they were married in a "flash wedding" during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. During the parade they were married in front ... more

Participants dance on the roof of a truck during the annual Pride Parade.

Participants dance on the roof of a truck during the annual Pride Parade.

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Members of Dykes on Bikes ride on Fourth Avenue during the annual Pride Parade.

Members of Dykes on Bikes ride on Fourth Avenue during the annual Pride Parade.

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Members of Dykes on Bikes ride on Fourth Avenue during the annual... Photo-4861683.65538 - seattlepi.com

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People gather at the Seattle Center.

People gather at the Seattle Center.

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People climb onto the International Fountain at the Seattle Center during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. Hundreds of thousands of people came to downtown Seattle to celebrate Pride, on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court decision on DOMA and California's Proposition 8 and last year's legalization of same-sex marriage by voters in Washington State. less

People climb onto the International Fountain at the Seattle Center during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. Hundreds of thousands of people came to downtown Seattle to celebrate ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

People climb onto the International Fountain at the Seattle Center... Photo-4861697.65538 - seattlepi.com

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People carry a pride flag during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. Hundreds of thousands of people came to downtown Seattle to celebrate Pride, on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court decision on DOMA and California's Proposition 8 and last year's legalization of same-sex marriage by voters in Washington State. less

People carry a pride flag during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. Hundreds of thousands of people came to downtown Seattle to celebrate Pride, on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court ... more

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People carry a pride flag during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday,... Photo-4861694.65538 - seattlepi.com

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The Spaghetti Monster is paraded along the route during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. Hundreds of thousands of people came to downtown Seattle to celebrate Pride, on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court decision on DOMA and California's Proposition 8 and last year's legalization of same-sex marriage by voters in Washington State. less

The Spaghetti Monster is paraded along the route during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. Hundreds of thousands of people came to downtown Seattle to celebrate Pride, on the heels of ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

The Spaghetti Monster is paraded along the route during the annual... Photo-4861695.65538 - seattlepi.com

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Members of Dykes on Bikes ride on Fourth Avenue during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. Hundreds of thousands of people came to downtown Seattle to celebrate Pride, on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court decision on DOMA and California's Proposition 8 and last year's legalization of same-sex marriage by voters in Washington State. less

Members of Dykes on Bikes ride on Fourth Avenue during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. Hundreds of thousands of people came to downtown Seattle to celebrate Pride, on the heels of a ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

Members of Dykes on Bikes ride on Fourth Avenue during the annual... Photo-4861696.65538 - seattlepi.com

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Jane Lighty and Pete-e Peterson ride as the grand marshalls during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. They were among he first to be issue a marriage license after the passage of referendum 74. Hundreds of thousands of people came to downtown Seattle to celebrate Pride, on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court decision on DOMA and California's Proposition 8 and last year's legalization of same-sex marriage by voters in Washington State. less

Jane Lighty and Pete-e Peterson ride as the grand marshalls during the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Seattle. They were among he first to be issue a marriage license after the passage of ... more